During the season mode, the player must score points in order to remain in the competition.

All the vehicles in the game are depicted as generic 1994 Chevrolet Lumina machines despite the presence of various manufacturers in the actual 1994 NASCAR Winston Cup Series season.

[3] Kyle Petty's No Fear Racing was released in Japan as Circuit USA (サーキットＵＳＡ) by Virgin Interactive Entertainment on June 30, 1995.

Furthermore, its graphics are much cruder than the American version: in track crossings, there are no visible bridges or elevation effects.

[5] In contrast, GamePro gave the game a rave review, applauding the strong options, car customization, effective controls, detailed graphics, the use of the car radio to keep the player updated about the tires and fuel, and particularly the ability to create custom race tracks, saying this "adds a creative dimension that's rare in the world of racing games".